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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-27MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8,Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1980 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Tindall, Spencer, Kelly MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 1980 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Spencer, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-6 Applicant: Bank Planning Associates, Inc. To permit a reduction in driveway width from the required 20 feet to 10 ft. 2 inches located on the east side of Brookhurst Street, approximately 350 feet south of Hamilton Avenue. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: USE PERMIT NO. 80-5 Applicant: Bank Planning Associates, Inc. To permit the construction of a financial institution building located on the east side of Brookhurst, approximately 350 feet south of Hamilton Avenue. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 80-7. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-7 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN USE PERMIT NO. 80-5 GENERAL CONDITIONS B-3 THROUGH B-7 IMPOSED ON THE USE PERMIT APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Kelly, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 27, 1980 Page 2 Mr. Newlove was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer noted that the application had been continued to allow the applicant an opportunity to revise the plot plan for resubmittal to the Board for approval. The public hearing was opened. Discussion followed regarding joint driveway access with the adjacent property, location of drive -up teller windows, clearly defined lot striping and signage and aisle markings. Conditions of Approval were discussed. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-6 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1) The granting of this application would not constitute a grant of special privilege. 2) Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, strict application of code requirements is found to have deprived the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity. 3) The approval of this application will not be detrimental to public welfare and is found not to adversely affect the General Plan. REASON FOR APPROVAL: 1) Board felt that since base district requirements allow a Zero side yard setback and that the fact that the twenty (20) feet driveway requirement adjacent to the buildings was primarily intended for two (2) way traffic into parking compound, that proponents design of clearly marking proposed ten (101) foot driveway as one way for "drive -up" customers and a second means of ingress and egress for indoor customers was being provided. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 27, 1980 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: a) The one-way driveway shall be clearly delineated with striping, one way arrows and signage. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 27, 1980 Page 3 A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modification outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; - Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Past administrative action regarding this property. 2) The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate -screening of all rooftop mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None -ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PEP11IT NO 0 � ---- --- ------ WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS: 1) The establishement, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a) The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. b) Property and improvements in the vicinity of such uses or building. 3) The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 27, 1980 Page 4 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 27, 1980, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: a) On -site striping, aisle marking and signage shall be clearly delineated. A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to -the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modification outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; - Type of use and its relation to the property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Past administrative action regarding this property. 2) The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a) Landscaping and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department -of Public W(?rks. b) Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B) GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The proposed signing shall conform to Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2) Applicant shall attempt to work with adjacent property ,to the north, a program to restripe parking stalls between joint driveway and the applicant's north property line. 3) Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. �J Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 5 4) Low volume heads shall be used on all indoor spigots. 5) All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 6) If lighting is included in the parking lot, energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g. high pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 7) A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets and utilities. AYES: Spencer, Kelly, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXPECTION NO. 80-8 Applicant: Carlos Sanches To permit the display and storage of rental equipment and to allow relief from certain screening provisions west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 210 feet IN CONJUNCTION WITH: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-4 Applicant: Carlos Sanches within setback located on the south of Cypress. To permit the outside display and/or storage of rental equipment located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 210 feet south of Cypress. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970 Secretary Spencer introduced the applications to the Board. He stated .that there were several violations regarding on -site and off -site improvements per the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Carlos Sanches, the applicant was present. He stated that at the time be bought the business it had been in operation approximately ten (10) years. He further explained that he had no prior knowledge that improvements both on -site and off -site were required. Mr. Sanches requested the Board allow him reasonable time to comply with the Ordinance Code requirements for improvements. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 27, 1980 Page 6 The Board discussed the Conditions of Approval: There being no other parties present, Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING'FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1) The granting of this application is found not to constitute a grant of special privileges. 2) Granting of this application will not be detrimental to the public welfare nor will it adversely affect the City's General Plan. REASONS FOR APPROVAL: 1) Applicant's use has been in operation for a period exceeding ten years both on .a conforming and non -conforming basis. And that outside display or rental equipment has been within the -required setback for same period of time. 2) Numerous other displays (boats, -trailers, garden equipment) are allowed within the setbacks along Beach Boulevard with certain screening provisions being required. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 4, 1980 shall be the approved layout. - in its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; Past administrative action regarding this property. C Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 27, 1980 Page 7 2) The following plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a) Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifi- cations on file in the Department of Public Works. B) GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) A ten (101) foot minimum landscape area be provided along frontage adjacent to property line. 2) A minimum of a 32" inch high garden wall be located within said landscape area. 3) If security fencing is proposed, that all such fencing within fifty (50') feet setback be of a decorative material subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4) That the driveway approaches from Beach Blvd. be limited to one/size and location to be approved by the Department of Public Works. f,GVpa 5) Surfacing of the outside display shall be of a paved surface approved by the Department of Pebl-tc— Vorks-. 6) That if a gate is proposed, that said gate set back a minimum of twenty (20') feet from back of sidewalk. 7) All on -site parking shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 8) That Beach Blvd. be fully improved to both State Division of Highways and Department of Public Works Standards. 9) All existing non -conforming signs be removed and all new signing comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 10) All the above Conditions be complied with within one (1) year or this entitlement will become null and void. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 8 ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 4, 1980 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: a) Revised site plan (minimum scale 111= 401) incorporating General Conditions 1 through---7. A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modifications outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; - Type of use and its relation to the property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Past administrative action regarding this property. 2) The following plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board; Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in -the Department of Public Works B) GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) A ten (101) foot minimum landscape area be provided along frontage adjacent to property line. 2) A minimum of a.32" inch garden wall bed within said land- scape area. 3), If security fencing is proposed, that all such fencing within the fifty (50') foot setback be of a decorative material subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4) That the driveway approaches from Beach Blvd. be limited to one. Size and location to be approved by the Department of Public Works. 1 Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 9 5) Surfacing of the outside display area shall be of a paved surface approved by the Department of Development Services. 6) All on -site parking shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 7) That Beach Boulevard be fully improved to both State Division of Highways and Department of Public Works standards. 8) All existing non -conforming signs be removed and all new signage comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 9) All the above Conditions be complied with within one (1) year or this entitlement will become null and void. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-552 Applicant: King You Chai To permit the consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway, approximately 730 feet east of Mariner Drive. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-1, approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on February 7, 1979. Mr. King You Chai was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer outlined the application to the Board. The Board found the application to be within Ordinance Code conformance. Findings and Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-552 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 0 1) The proposed consolidation -of two (2) lots into one (1) lot for purposes of commercial development is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2) The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3) The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for commercial. develop- ment which allows commercial buildings, was placed on subject property. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 10 4) The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and speci- fications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1) The tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development Services on February 8, 1980 shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). ' 2) A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by the Department of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder prior to issuance of Occupancy Permits. B) GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1)' A 7' foot dedication shall be dedicated to.City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 2) A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES; -None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 80--1 Applicant: Econo Lube N' Tune To permit an Econo Lube N' Tune store and retail tire store located on the northeast corner of Warner and "A" Streets. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 80-1. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-1 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN USE PERMIT NO. 80-1 GENERAL CONDITIONS B-6 THROUGH B-8 IMPOSED ON THE USE PERMIT APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Kelly, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None The Board reviewed the application. The public hearing was opened. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 11 Mr. Steve Park and Mr. Russ Perkins were present to represent the application. Board members expressed concern regarding the location of trash sites in relation to the alley public right-of-way, alley and street improve- ments, storage of incoperable vehicles, and the on -site well. After reviewing the revised plot plan the Board found the application to be in compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, subject to Findings and Conditions which were discussed with the applicant. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing as there were no other parties present to speak. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 80-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1) The establishement, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a) The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. b) Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2) The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3) The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received January 29, 1980 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a) Applicant shall submit revised plot plan depicting relocation of trash enclosures so as not to conflict with the alley right-of-way. b) A parcel map for the purpose of lot consolidation shall be filed and approved prior to issuance of permits. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 12 A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modifications outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; - Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Past administrative action regarding this property. 2) The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board; a) Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b) Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooft6p mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) Applicant shall dedicate additional right-of-way on Warner, "A" Street and alley and make all improvemetns to Public Works Department specifications and standards. 2) No outside storage of inoperable vehicles or materials shall be allowed. 3) Applicant shall comply with all sign standards as described in Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 4) On site water well shall be improved to visual attractivenss per Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. S) Parcel map shall be recorded with Orange County Recorder prior to final building inspection. - 6) Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 7) All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 8) If lighting is included in the parking lot, energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g. high pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall.be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. L J L Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 13 AYES: Spencer, Tindall,_Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-7 Applicant: David R. Benson To permit the use of two trailers as subdivision offices located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway, approximately 150 feet west of Anderson Street. This request is a categorical exemption Class 3, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Dr. Noble, the property owner was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the the plot plan regarding the location of the trailers. Dr. Noble stated that the trailers were approximately 60 x 12 and 30 x 6. The trailers would be moved prior to the construction of any building. Board member Kelly expressed his concern with the fire safety requirements. The Board found the application to be in conformance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ON A MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A) TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1) The conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 2, 1980 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceputal plan: - Traffic circulation and drives; - Parking layout; - Lot area; - Lot width and lot depth; - Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Past administrative action regarding this property. Minutes; H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 14 g) GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) Trailers shall be removed prior to construction of buildings. 2) Vehicle access shall meet all Fire Safety Code requirements. 3) All applicable provisions of Section 9730.18 shall be -complied with. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-5 Applicant: James Lumber Company To permit a permanent lumber storage facility located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 5,881 feet north of Slater. This request is a categorical exemption Class 1, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. James Harrington was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer briefly described the application to the Board. Board Member Kelly stated his concerns regarding the lack of cooperation between the applicant and the Fire Department. He stated that the applicant had been sited for several violations regarding fire lane access and stacking. He explained that the applicant had been prosecuted for Fire Code requirements. Land Use Technician Douglas Heite was present, and stated that the applicant was at present in violation of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. He suggested that the application be continued until the applicant had met all requirements. Deputy City Attorney Charles Matheis, was present and stated that an on -going prosecution was in effect, and requested that the application be denied until all violations had been cleared. The Board discussed the problems with the applicant and it was decided to continue this application one month in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to bring the property up to Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requirements. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY ADMINISTRATION REVIEW NO. 80-5 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 26, 1980 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS February 27, 1980 Page 15 AYES: Spencer, Kelly, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None There being no further business, the metting was adjourned. i Cfiakles P. Spencer, cretary Board of Zoning Adjustments �1